Thursday, December 22, 2016

This Gentleman Should Be Commended for His Accurate, Candid Response

Credit: Trinidad Express

Related Article: Law Abiding Citizens Should Be Granted Easier Access To Firearms

The recent incident where a knife wielding home intruder was shot a killed by the owner who happened to have a licensed firearm highlights the urgent need for law abiding citizens to be granted legitimate access to firearms.In this regard state policy should be adjusted to immediately remove the bureaucracy in sourcing firearms for law abiding citizens. Undoubtedly, the current system which frustrates licensed firearm applicants ensures only the politically connected, the wealthy business class, criminals and on duty police officers can carry firearms. This scenario emboldens criminals because they know that law-abiding citizens are unarmed and powerless to defend themselves. Consequently the majority of Trinbagonians are potential victims.

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